TravelComments.com – Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the “2021 Mahala Week”
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the 2021 Mahala Week. From 06 September 2021 to 12 September 2021, South African visitors will get free entrance to eleven facilities managed by the LWR in Limpopo. The free access into the facilities does not include accommodation and other tourism activities on offer. Limpopo Wildlife […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SANParks to establish a new National Park in the Eastern Cape!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that work is underway to establish a high-altitude national park in the mountains of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The new National Park (North Eastern Cape Grasslands National Park ?) will be located close to the Lesotho border and the spectacular Naude’s Nek pass – the country’s highest lying […]
TravelComments.com – Johannesburg: National Heritage Site Liliesleaf has closed down!
One of South Africa’s foremost national heritage sites, Liliesleaf in Johannesburg’s suburb of Rivonia, has announced its closure. According to the founder and CEO of the Liliesleaf Trust, Nicholas Wolpe, the museum has been forced to close its doors… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2021 – March 2022) outlook!
According to the findings of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-25), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely to receive normal to above-normal rainfall for most of the period October to December 2021. The north-western part of… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Malawi: Malawi Airlines revises its flight schedule!
The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has revised its schedule for flights to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Robert G. Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam as well as between Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kulula re-introduces fligths between Johannesburg East London!
South African low-cost airline kulula has announced the re-introduction of its non-stop service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Phalo Airport (formely known as East London Airport; ELS) in East London. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Social Media: Kruger National Park is one of the most popular selfie spots worldwide!
The international car hire comparison website Enjoytravel.com recently revealed a list of the most popular places in the world to take a selfie according to TikTok and Instragram. South Africa’s Kruger National Park (#krugernationalpark) made it to the Top 10 with a combined total of… [READ MORE]
#IATA confirms strong cargo demand
Strong Cargo Demand Continues in July The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons to follow are to June […]
TravelComments.com – Qantas will resume flights between Australia South Africa in 2022!
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, has provided more detail on preparations for restarting its international flights, with plans linked to the vaccine rollout in Australia and key overseas markets. Australia is expected reach the critical threshold of 80% of the adult population fully vaccinated in December 2021 (“National Cabinet’s Phase C”), triggering the gradual […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Malawi has eased entry restrictions!
Malawi has relaxed the requirements for travellers intending to visit the country with immediate effect (27 August 2021). Travellers are no longer required to obtain a waiver from the Ministry of Health, but are required to… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique eases some of the preventive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in an address to the nation on 27 August 2021 the easing of several preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. Schools in Mozambique are allowed to re-open, but… [READ MORE]
#BrusselsAirlines increases winter sun destinations
BRUSSELS AIRLINES EYES MORE WINTERDESTINATIONS FOR SUN SEEKERS (Posted 29th August 2021) Brussels Airlines sees an increase in the demand for winter-sun destinations from both individual passengers and travel agents. As of 30th of September Brussels Airlines adds Marrakech to its flight offer. As from 31st of October also flights to winter-sun destinations Lanzarote & […]
#VoyagesAfriq Tourism News Updates from across Africa
World Tourism Day 2021: Official Message by Secretary-General of UNWTO The human desire to travel and explore is universal, which is why tourism must be open for everyone to enjoy. So too must the many social and economic benefits that tourism brings be available to everybody. World Tourism Day 2021 highlights the power of ‘Tourism […]
#IATA backs European Digital COVID19 Certificate as Global Standard
IATA Backs European Digital Covid Certificate as Global Standard The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the European Commission for its leadership and speed in delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their global standard for digital vaccine certificates. “The DCC was delivered in record time to help facilitate […]
Brussels Airport News Updates
COVID-19 Test Centre Do you need a COVID-19 test for your next trip or your arrival in Belgium? At Brussels Airport you can get a COVID-19 PCR-test in one of the 2 Ecolog test centres. The test centre for departing passengers is located just outside the departure terminal; the test centre for arriving passengers is […]
Achola Rosario ventures out in search of a veritable feast
GOOD FOOD PUTS ACHOLA ROSARIO ALWAYS IN A GOOD MOOD … By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 29th August 2021) I always knew myself to be a naturally greedy person; my mother put me on a diet when I was 10. But for the first time in my life, I have met my […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the dates for the annual “Mpumalanga Parks Week”!
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the dates for the Mpumalanga Parks Week 2021. The week-long event will take place from 13 – 17 September 2021. During the week, South African citizens will have free access to… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyWestair has launched flights between Windhoek Katima Mulilo!
Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair has launched a new service to Namibia’s Zambezi Region. The airline is now offering three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Katima Mulilo. Flights depart Windhoek at… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Comair to re-start kulula and British Airways flights!
South African airline Comair, which operates the low-cost kulula brand and a local franchise of British Airways, has announced that it will be back in the skies again from 01 September 2021 as planned. The airline temporarily suspended operations on 05 July 2021 in response to the implementation of an adjusted Level 4 lockdown in […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe to resume flights between Harare Johannesburg!
Zimbabwe’s flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, is set to resume flights to Johannesburg in South Africa. According to Bulawayo24, a Zimbabwean online news resource from Bulawayo, the airline has placed advertisements in local newspapers on… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways to resume operations!
South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), which is now 51% privately owned by the Takatso Consortium, has announced the resumption of domestic and regional services. Effective from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe further extends the current level four lockdown!
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has further extended the enhanced level four lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Zimbabwe by another two weeks. According to the country’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, there has been… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (August – December 2021)!
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period August 2021 to December 2021. According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, South Africa’s north-eastern half will mostly experience… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Emirates & CemAir have signed an interline agreement!
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir and the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, have signed an interline agreement. This marks the first partnership between both airlines, and Emirates’ fourth airline partnership* in South Africa…. [READ MORE]
#IATA integrates EU and UK digital vaccination certificats into IATA Travel Pass
EU and UK Digital Covid Certificates Recognized by IATA Travel Pass The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel. Travelers holding an EU DCC or UK NHS COVID […]
#IATA critizises governments for witholding repatriation of funds
Blocked Airline Funds Could Slow Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly $1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities. “Governments are preventing nearly $1 billion of airline revenues from […]
#IndiaOutbound News Updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir to launch flights between Cape Town Hoedspruit!
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch a new service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province. Effective from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Lufthansa Group to increase flights to South Africa!
Following the recategorizing of South Africa as a Covid-19 high risk country from 01 August 2021 by the German Government and the easing of travel restrictions, the Lufthansa Group has revised its schedules by increasing the number flights to South Africa. Effective… [READ MORE]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Islamic capital fuels Nairobi’s hotel boom Daily Nation It is Nairobi’s hoi polloi wisdom that the money, which has changed Nairobi’s hotel skyline is suspect, pirated or driven by huge Somali diaspora remittances for the decades of calm in Kenya rather than head to Mogadishu…Read more>> Mauritius Offers Possible Template for Return of International […]
